BRPs, which hold a person's fingerprints and photograph on a secure chip, are issued to non-EEA nationals with permission to remain in the UK for more than 6 months. They are an important step forward in the fight against immigration abuse and illegal working. BRPs are simplifying the process of checking an individual's right to work by replacing the wide range of documents currently in use. The new online checking service for employers will enable quick and easy real-time checks on permits and their holder's identity and right to work in the UK. Read the full press release from the UK Border Agency 22 February 2012 New rules will come into force from 6 April to cut abuse of the student visa route and ensure that only the brightest and the best students can stay and work in the UK. Students can currently work in the UK for 2 years after their studies have finished, under the Tier 1 (Post-study work) route. But from 6 April, a more selective system will come into effect so only the most talented international graduates can apply to stay in the UK for work purposes. Only those who graduate from a university, and have an offer of a skilled job at a salary of at least £20,000 (or more in some cases) from a reputable employer accredited by the UK Border Agency, will be able to continue living and working in the UK in order to benefit the British economy. Read more from the UK Border Agency 22 February 2012 The UK Border Agency will now publish quarterly reports detailing the penalties given to people or organisations who employ illegal workers. Illegal working causes damaging social and economic problems for the UK. It undercuts businesses that operate within the law, undermines British workers, and exploits migrant workers. Employers who employ illegal workers will face robust action and may face a civil penalty of up to £10,000 for each illegal worker. Read more from the UK Border Agency 21 March 2012 A written ministerial statement has been laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules, most of which are due to come into effect on 6 April 2012. The changes include: Migrants under the points-based system Tier 1 - high-value migrants CHANGES TO THE IMMIGRATION RULES NEW STUDENT RULES TO WELCOME THE BRIGHTEST AND BEST DETAILS OF THOSE WHO EMPLOY ILLEGAL WORKERS WILL NOW BE PUBLISHED
CIPP Policy News Journal
09/10/2012, Page 25 of 234
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